The Monster Blog: A Job Search Tool Kit

Posted by Christine on July 31, 2007 at 04:22 PM

Sometimes, you just need to get down to your job search. If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve got some suggestions.

First comes creating your resume. Check out these articles for help and inspiration:

• “Keyword Challenge: Find the Right Ones for Your Resume”

• “Your Resume's Look Is as Important as Its Content”
  

• “How to Decide on Resume Length”
  

• “Common Resume Blunders”
  

• “How to Ask for a Resume Critique”

Once your resume gets you the interview, these articles can help you present yourself properly -- and hopefully get a job offer:

• “Interview Take-Along Checklist”
  

• “10 Tips to Boost Your Interview IQ”
  

• “100 Potential Interview Questions”
  

• “Successfully Closing the Interview”
  

• “Follow Up for the Win”

Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for -- the offer. These articles can help you evaluate if it’s for you, and if it is, get the salary and benefits package you deserve:

• “Job-Offer Evaluation Checklist”
  

• “5 Questions to Ask After the Offer”
  

• “Salary Negotiation Know-How”
  

• “Salary History vs. Salary Requirements”
  

• “3 Steps to Making Smarter Counteroffers”